MLA College
🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom
MLA College (Marine Learning Alliance) is a UK provider based in Plymouth, England, delivering University of Plymouth-validated awards fully online: undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in sustainable maritime operations, global sustainable development and MBAs for international professionals.
Active programs
Programs published by this institution on ApplySite.
BSc (Hons) Global Sustainable Development
£9,535 · Admissions open
BSc Sustainable Maritime Operations
£8,300 · Admissions open
MBA Capital Markets & Finance
MBA in Capital Markets & Finance
£8,700 · Admissions open
MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation
MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
£8,700 · Admissions open
MBA Financial Technology (FinTech)
MBA in Financial Technology (FinTech)
£8,700 · Admissions open
MBA Maritime Operations
MBA in Maritime Operations
£8,700 · Admissions open
MBA Marketing
MBA in Marketing
£8,700 · Admissions open
MSc Advanced Hydrography For Professionals
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Advanced Meteorology For Professionals
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Advanced Navigation For Professionals
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Advanced Oceanography For Professionals
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Engineering For Marine Professionals
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Global Sustainable Development (Full-time)
£10,700 · Admissions open
MSc Global Sustainable Development (Part-time)
£10,700 · Admissions open
MSc Sustainability in Practice
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations
£7,200 · Admissions open
MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations (Part-time)
£10,700 · Admissions open
PgDip Engineering Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management
£8,300 · Admissions open
Why study here
- Online UK awards validated by University of Plymouth (base in Plymouth, England)
- Total Learning Package: no compulsory live lectures; downloadable offline materials
- Intakes in January, May and September
- Maritime, sustainability, engineering and MBA pathways for working professionals
- UNITAR/CIFAL and IMarEST partnerships
About the institution
Studying abroad for a UK-validated degree from anywhere in the world is possible with MLA College (Marine Learning Alliance): a provider based in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom delivering fully online undergraduate and postgraduate awards validated by the University of Plymouth. Programmes combine maritime operations, sustainability and business for professionals who need flexibility without giving up a recognised British credential.
Plymouth base and contact
MLA College — The Merchant, St Andrew Street, Plymouth PL1 2AX, United Kingdom (also registered at C1 Apollo Court, Plymouth PL4 0SJ). Phone: +44 (0) 203 997 7555 · Email: the institution's admissions team · Web: Source.
The institution operates from Plymouth, a south-west England port city historically linked to the maritime sector and the University of Plymouth, which validates the awards. Although delivery is distance / online worldwide, the credential and regulatory framework are British (England / UK).
Validation, registration and partnerships
MLA College awards are validated by the University of Plymouth. The provider appears on the Office for Students register (United Kingdom). It is part of BAU Global and partners with IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology) and UNITAR / CIFAL on sustainability and global development.
Delivery: Total Learning Package (TLP)
Every programme on the ApplySite catalog is 100% online / distance learning through the Total Learning Package (TLP): no compulsory live lectures, downloadable materials for offline study, dedicated tutors and a pace compatible with full-time employment. Intakes: January, May and September.
Undergraduate programmes
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Sustainable Maritime Operations | 12 months | £8,300 |
| BSc (Hons) Global Sustainable Development | 24 months | £9,535 |
UG entry: relevant HND/FdSc + industry work experience; English GCSE Grade C+ or equivalent.
Postgraduate — sustainable development and maritime
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Global Sustainable Development (Part-time) | 30 months | £10,700 |
| MSc Global Sustainable Development (Full-time) | 12 months | £10,700 |
| MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations (Part-time) | 30 months | £10,700 |
| MSc Sustainability in Practice | 12 months | £7,200 |
| MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations | 12 months | £7,200 |
| PgDip Engineering Management | 18 months | £8,300 |
PG entry: bachelor’s degree + 2+ years of senior experience or relevant PgDip or several years of senior industry experience; English GCSE Grade C+ or equivalent.
Online MBAs (University of Plymouth)
| MBA | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 12 months | £8,700 |
| MBA Maritime Operations | 12 months | £8,700 |
| MBA Financial Technology (FinTech) | 12 months | £8,700 |
| MBA Marketing | 12 months | £8,700 |
| MBA Capital Markets & Finance | 12 months | £8,700 |
All five MBAs share MLA College’s online UK framework with distinct specialisms: entrepreneurship, maritime operations, FinTech, marketing, or capital markets and finance.
MSc Advanced For Professionals (online)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Advanced Hydrography For Professionals | 12 months | £7,200 |
| MSc Advanced Meteorology For Professionals | 12 months | £7,200 |
| MSc Advanced Navigation For Professionals | 12 months | £7,200 |
| MSc Advanced Oceanography For Professionals | 12 months | £7,200 |
| MSc Engineering For Marine Professionals | 12 months | £7,200 |
These advanced master’s target active maritime professionals deepening hydrography, meteorology, navigation, oceanography or marine engineering without relocating to campus.
Study at MLA College through ApplySite
On ApplySite you can compare MLA College’s 18 online programmes — from BSc Sustainable Maritime Operations through MBAs and MSc Advanced For Professionals — with partner-portfolio tuition, entry requirements and distance learning validated by Plymouth. Our advisors support your application; the final admission decision rests with MLA College.
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Engineering and Technology
Business, Management and Economics
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Scholarships & aid
Flexible payment options mentioned on the MLA flyer. Contact MLA College admissions for payment plans (no invented amounts). https://www.mla-uk.com/
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Information subject to change
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Last catalog update: July 29, 2026.